Salaried GP

The post holder will be expected to undertake all the normal

duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within Primary Care.

In accordance with the Practice timetable, the post holder

will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including both

face to face and telephone consultations and home visits as well as dealing

with administration work including prescriptions, results, letters and reports.

Timetable includes outside appointments at local Community Hospital.

We promote continuity of care with a usual GP system.

Undertake all the duties

associated with the role of a General Practitioner required by the GMS contract

including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting

patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and paperwork.

Comply with all the objectives

of the GMS Contract.

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the

entitled population.

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.

Processing of

administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription

requests and other associated administrative tasks.

On a rotational basis (and pro rata to sessional

commitment), provide duty doctor roles and extended hours/improved access

service.

Promote effective working relationships and communication

within the practice.

Involvement in continuous improvement and quality

initiatives within the practice.

Attend and contribute effectively to practice clinical

meetings in a positive manner as required.

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery

and patient care.

Support and contribute to the

development of Practice clinical procedures and protocols.

Accurate and timely input of

patient data onto the clinical system.

Carrying out clinical audit as

appropriate.

Completion of reports for

solicitors, insurance companies, DVLA and others.

Liaise with other health care

professionals when required.

Act in a way that protects the

confidentiality of patients and maintains the integrity of the patient /

Practice relationship.

Take an active role and

contribute to Clinical meetings.

Support the development and

compliance of the Practice Health and Safety policy.

Participate in the GP appraisal

scheme.

sessions whenever possible.

Maintain medical currency in

line with your Personal Development Plan.

Contribute to the development

and improvement of the Practice.

Work safely at all times in

accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

Any other relevant duties that may be required from time to

time.

The practice endeavours to provide top quality primary care to patients in a courteous and professional manner.

We are the sole practice in the pleasant market town of Barnard Castle with 6 Partners, 3 Salaried GP's, 3 ACP's, supported by an excellent practice nursing, administration and pharmacy team.

We have a culture of openness and continuous learning and improvement.

We are supportive of clinician's interests and the development of portfolio careers.

We have weekly clinical meetings and clinicians meet daily at coffee time.

13 patients in a standard surgery with 15-minute appointments.

Low number of house visits, which are supported by community paramedics.

Integrated clinical pharmacists, active care coordinator and social prescribers and practice based mental health practitioners.

Very well organised and efficient with a stable clinical and administration team.

An administration sub-team scan and code incoming letters and arrange medication changes and follow up tests.

Behaviours

Essential: - Planning and organisational skills; - Performing under pressure; - Adaptability; - Using initiative; - Team working

Knowledge and skills

Essential: - An understanding of QOF; - An understanding of Patient Choice; - IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc); - Interpersonal skills; - Time Management

Experience

Essential: - Use of Read Codes; - Clinical audit

Desirable: - Minor surgery; - Working with Systmone; - Primary care experience

Qualifications

Essential: - GMC Registration

Desirable: - Family Planning MRCGP Minor Surgery